Pharmacy Assistant E8

State-of-Michigan; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Health & Human Services in Northville, MI seeks a Pharmacy Assistant 8 to ensure medication preparation, pickup and transport of orders, and stock control. Orientation occurs at Southeast Michigan Psychiatric Hospital, with movements to Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital, then relocation to Southeast Michigan Psychiatric Hospital by October.

Requires two years in pharmacy assistance or an associate degree/certificate as substitution, plus Michigan pharmacy technician

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience assisting in a pharmacy.
• Michigan pharmacy technician license (temporary, limited, or full) required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications and manage pickup/delivery of orders.
• Maintain inventory records and reconcile stock.
• Process reimbursements for pharmaceuticals and related products.
• Follow standard procedures and comply with state/federal regulations.

Skills

Medication preparation

Pharmacy workflow

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree in Pharmacy Technology

One-year pharmacy certificate program

Job description

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)

This position functions as a senior level worker in the pharmacy and hospital to ensure the following: 1) Medication preparation activities, pickup and delivery/transporting/conveyance of medication orders and medication to and from patient unit. 2) Inventory records and reconciliation, and 3) reimbursement for pharmaceuticals and related drug products and to maintain pharmacy and record keeping and stock control, proper charging, crediting. The position functions in accordance with standard written procedures, guidelines, and state and federal regulations. This is a test designated position subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Civil Service Rules & Regulations and contractual provisions.

The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Newly Hired Staff will complete orientation at the Southeast Michigan Psychiatric Hospital 18471 Haggerty Rd Northville, MI 48168. Upon completion of orientation, they may report to and work at the Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital 30901 Palmer Rd. Westland, MI 48186. All staff and operations will move to the Southeast Michigan Psychiatric Hospital in October.

Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Two years of experience assisting in a pharmacy, including the filling of requisitions for medications.Possession of an associate's degree in pharmacy technology, or completion of a one-year pharmacy certificate program may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Pharmacy Assistant 8 requires possession of a Michigan temporary, limited, or full pharmacy technician license, in accordance with Public Act 285 of 2014.

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/P/PharmacyAssistant.pdf

View the position description at: Pharmacy Assistant 8

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applications interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process, including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal record check.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

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